How to pronounce primitivistic
Say it like prim-ih-tih-VIS-tik. Primitivistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VIS).
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- prim
- ih
- tih
- VIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Primitivistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- primGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of primitivistic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: prim-ih-tih-VIS-tik.
What does primitivistic mean?
- Of or pertaining to primitivism.
Where does primitivistic come from?
From primitivist + -ic or primitive + -istic.
Words that rhyme with primitivistic
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Questions about saying primitivistic
How do you pronounce primitivistic?
Say prim-ih-tih-VIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɪmɪtɪˈvɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌprɪmɪtɪˈvɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in primitivistic?
Primitivistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VIS). Broken into parts: prim · ih · tih · VIS · tik.
Is primitivistic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌprɪmɪtɪˈvɪstɪk/ (prim-ih-tih-VIS-tik).